The Marc Jacobs Air Blush Soft Glow Duos feature two shades (one lighter and one darker) that you can apply separately if you’d like, or swipe your brush across the pan and the two colors will merge together beautifully to create a customized color and intensity to your liking.

There are (5) total shades in the Marc Jacobs Air Blush range, and #508 Night Fever & Hot Stuff is the darkest shade. Despite that, I believe it will cater nicely to a variety of skintones; not to mention it’s a great color for the Fall/Winter.

The formulation is absolutely beautiful and luxurious like the whole Marc Jacobs Cosmetic line, and it delivers quality and in my opinion, justification for the money spent. The texture is silky smooth and light-weight, not powdery or in-your-face pigmented, but perfectly semi-opaque, with buildable coverage. You won’t have to build it up much as the color is quite intense; all you need is a light dusting and your cheeks will be a glowing rose. The blendability is excellent, and once you buff the blush on your cheeks, the product melts into your skin for a very natural and luminous finish. Have I sold you on this blush yet?

In addition, Marc Jacobs claims that this blush delivers 24-hour wear from day to night. That’s a pretty big claim to make, but I have to say that this blush definitely lasts longer on my cheeks than others I wear on a daily basis, that typically seem to fade completely by the end of the night.

My favorite application method is a small stippling brush such as the MAC #159 brush.I typically use stippling brushes for darker or more pigmented blushes as they don’t pick up an excessive amount of product.

Left: Each shade swatched individually and Right: Both shades blended together

Aside from the product, the packaging is equally aesthetically pleasing, and a compact I really enjoy handling and carrying in my bag. It’s shiny, sleek and slim and doesn’t take up much space. Perfect for travel.

I’m a huge fan of this blush, and if you’re in the market for a good blush, I’d definitely recommend checking these out the next time you’re in your local Sephora store. I’m almost certain that I will acquire some of the other shades in the future, as I love the formula so much!

I own a bunch of highlighters, but I don’t own any that are similar to the color of Peach Goddess. Many of the shades I own are more golden, whereas Peach Goddess is more pink. It’s an especially nice color paired with pink blushes, although it’s subtle and versatile enough to pair with any colored blush.

Highlighter is one of my favorite steps in my makeup routine, and I hardly ever skip the step of sweeping a luminous glow across the highest points of my cheeks. Highlighter immediately transforms the face adding light and luminosity, creating the illusion of great, healthy and young skin.

The formulation of Peach Goddess is pretty nice. It’s soft to the touch, not chalky or powdery and doesn’t crumble or get dusty when swiped with a brush. It’s not as silky or creamy as one of my other favorites – Laura Geller Gilded Honey, nevertheless the formula is not too bad. A bit difficult to describe – even though the product is soft, it doesn’t pick up a lot of product at once and even though it doesn’t have a dry feel, the way it picks up product, it seems a bit dry. I wish it was a bit more finely milled. It doesn’t apply heavy or intensely metallic, but it’s definitely buildable, and you can apply it damp if you’d like more of a bulletproof shine.

In all of the photos I’m wearing Peach Goddess on my cheeks in addition to MAC Pink Cloud Powder Blush.

Jeffree Star. Image credit: http://jeffreexstar.tumblr.com

Overall I think it’s a great product and I’ve really been enjoying using it. Is it a must-have? Probably not, but the color is also unique enough where you know it’s not going to look exactly like the other highlighters in your collection. I prefer Anastasia, Becca or Laura Gellar, but I’m happy I own it, and I will get lots of use from it. Plus, I love the compact and the huge mirror. The hot pink reminds me of the very old MAC Heatherette Collection packaging. Aaaaah.. Memories.

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https://missnattysbeautydiary.com/2016/10/06/whats-in-my-rocksbox/#respondThu, 06 Oct 2016 19:24:03 +0000http://missnattysbeautydiary.com/?p=5960]]>I’m a complete sucker for subscription/sample boxes, and if you’ve been a reader of Miss Natty’s Beauty Diary for some time, you might remember my obsession with this totally amazing company by the name of Rocksbox.

For my newer readers, I’ll fill you in a little bit. Rocksbox is a fashion jewelry subscription box service in which a personal stylist will pick (3) pieces of jewelry for you to wear that are completely catered to your personal style. Your style is determined by taking a quick style survey, and then you will have your very own wishlist in which you can add specific pieces to so the stylists can get a better idea of what you like. Also, when items are available, some of your wishes will be granted! The pieces you will receive are yours to borrow for as long as you’d like. When you feel like you’re ready, just stick the enclosed shipping label on the package and pop it in your local postal box. Within the week, you’ll already receive your next box. If there are items you’d hate to part with, you can purchase any items at a discounted (20% off retail) price. There is no limit to the amount of boxes you can receive in a month. The cost is just $19/month.

There are over 30 brands, but some of my favorites are Kendra Scott, Loren Hope and Gorjana. My personal favorite right now is Loren Hope.

Here’s a peek into one of my latest boxes:

Kendra Scott Rayne Necklace in White Pearl (retail $80)

Sophie Harper Pave Ball Studs in Gold (retail $39)

SLATE Total Eclipse Cuff (retail $39)

I really liked this box and ended up keeping the Kendra Scott necklace and Sophia Harper studs. All of the items were my style, and I thought each of them were super cute.

How cute is the packaging!?

The idea of renting jewelry might not appeal to everyone, but I think it’s a really cool and fun way to try different brands and style of pieces without any commitment. I think it’s also pretty nice because some of the brands have higher price tags (such a Loren Hope) with necklaces that cost well over $100, so it’s nice to get a little feel of luxury. I think it’s especially nice for those of you that get bored with pieces quickly, and like to refresh items in your wardrobe frequently.

As women, we’re always looking for advice on how we can one-up our beauty routine. Speaking for myself, I am constantly looking for new products that will be more effective for my personal needs, and hopefully a product that can simplify my routine – anything that will make my life easier and provide a little less maintenence is always a win!

In a perfect world, we can apply all of our beauty products on in the morning and still be flawless by bedtime with no mid-day touch-ups. Unfortunately, we don’t live in a perfect world and mid-day touch-ups aren’t something I always like to be bothered with.

I’ve partnered with Dove, who just made our lives a little more perfect by creating a deodorant that offers 48 hours of odor and wetness protection, plus it’s NutriumMoisture formula leaves your underarms feeling soft and smooth. Dove Advanced Care Antiperspirant will leave your skin feeling (and smelling) fresh all day and night. And, you guessed it; no mid-day touchups.

I’ve been solely using Dove Advanced Care Antiperspirant for the past few weeks, and I’m officially a convert. I tried both the stick formula, as well as the dry spray formula. I adore both, but I really love the ease of use of the dry spray. Just a quick spray, and you’re good to go. This is a completely unbiased opinion, but I think Dove makes some of the best smelling deodorants on the market. I couldn’t make up my mind as there are so many to choose from, but like I already mentioned, my favorite has to be the scent of the Dove Clear Tone Skin Renew Dry Spray Antiperspirant. It just smells so fresh and clean!

I also had the opportunity to interview Dove Dermatologist Dr. Alicia Barba, and get some of her expert advice on beauty, and you guessed it, those lovely armpits of ours.

Q: What would your advice be on treating hyper pigmentation due to friction or years of shaving? Can these areas (underarms, inner thighs, bikini, for example) successfully be lightened with skincare?A: Treat the skin under the arms and groin very gently. This is very sensitive skin where friction, irritation and inflammation can lead to darkening in the long-term. Friction from skin rubbing on itself or on clothes and friction from aggressive shaving are often culprits, as is overzealous waxing. Darker skin tones are particularly prone to darkened underarms and bikini area, which can be genetic in nature to some extent. To remedy dark marks on your underarms and bikini area, treat the areas here as you would other sensitive areas on your body. Be gentle when removing hair. Use a deodorant that contains calendula, an ingredient known to help restore skin to its natural tone. I recommend Dove Advanced Care in Clear Tone. It provides 48 hour protection plus added skincare benefits with its NutriumMoisture formula for softer, smoother underarms.

The problem with treating this area with active ingredients to lighten skin is that skin here is super sensitive. This makes it difficult to treat as this area does not tolerate acids or irritating ingredients. One can start with over the counter hydroquinone 2% mixed with over the counter hydrocortisone cream 1% to cut the potential irritation. Mix a pea size amount of both and apply to the underarms or bikini area every other night for 2 weeks, before increasing to every single night.

Q: It’s often difficult for me to find a deodorant that is long-lasting. Are there certain ingredients that we should look for on the back label of a deodorant to know if it would combat odor better than others?A: Look for aluminum salts in the range of 15-25%. If this does not work, consider reapplying in the middle of the day to keep the small ducts adequately blocked. If all else fails, see a dermatologist to consider treatments that can completely block sweat under the arms.

Q: What is the best way to avoid skin irritation from the razor? I find that my underarms and bikini line always become irritated the day following a fresh shave.A: If you’re experiencing underarm issues you are not alone. Nearly 2 in 3 women report having some kind of underarm issue, whether it be dry skin, red marks, uneven skin tone or irritation. It’s important to use a deodorant that contains a moisturizing formula that can soothe your skin and help alleviate these problems. If you have develop redness, shave at night and apply over an over the counter hydrocortisone 1% cream to the area to help it heal faster overnight. Make sure to always use a lubricating soothing shaving gel and do not “dry shave.”

Q: What is your best-kept anti-aging secret or piece of advice for women?A: I have 2: 1) Protect your skin from the radiation of the sun and 2) Active ingredients in modern day skincare matter and really work so please use great skincare products!!!

I make a great living treating sun related skin care problems and would have 50-60% less patients if my patients paid attention to my pointers above. All day long I treat skin cancer and sun damage that presents as premature aging, brown spots and wrinkling. You will save a lot of money down the road if you pay attention to #1. Do not abuse the largest organ in your body, the organ that is also the most visible. It will eventually show! Do not smoke, do not pick it and do not expose it to the sun without protection. What you do to it when you are young will matter what it looks like in your 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s and beyond.

Dove Advanced Care Antiperspirant is available in 15 different scents, and can be found at mass, food and drug retailers nationwide. The retail price is $4.99-$6.49 (2.6 oz).

*This post is sponsored by Simply Stylist and Dove.

Want to learn more helpful beauty tips? Check out Simply Stylist under the Beauty category.

Surprisingly, I’ve never actually had a no-chip manicure. Although I love the idea of having perfectly manicured nails that can stand up to washing dishes and chores that would typically ruin a manicure, no-chip sounded like something that was just too high-maintenenced for me. I don’t like spending much time in the salon, so knowing that I would have to book an appointment every couple of weeks for a polish change was an idea that steered me away from ever trying it.

On the other hand, no-chip manicures from home? Yes, please.

There are tons of UV nail lamps on the market, but with a quick search on Amazon, MelodySusie is one of the most popular nail lamps to choose from with really promising reviews. There are quite a few different ones to choose from, with prices ranging from $13.99 – $119.99.

The lamp I’m reviewing is the Pro 48 watt ($109.99), the second most powerful lamp next to the 60 watt model.

The machine is incredibly easy to use. All you do is plug the machine in, and on the back of the machine there are three buttons which indicate the amount of time you’d like to set the machine to, to dry your nails. There are 15, 30 and 60 second options. Once you apply a thin coat of gel polish to your nails, you place your hand in the machine applying slight pressure to the base of the machine. The machine will then activate the UV light, and it will count down from the selected time. Once the time is up, the machine will beep and turn off. Then, you can paint your second coat of polish (if needed) and repeat.

The 15, 30 and 60 second drying setting buttons

When using the machine, I used the 60 second setting, and put my hand in twice, to ensure my nails were completely dry. Immediately after, my nails were dry to the touch.

As far as nail polish colors, MelodySusie has two different collections to choose from: Sweet Reverie, which is a pretty variety of Spring/Summer pastel shades, and there is the Lux Classics, which are more of Fall/Winter deeper shades. Each set of six is $24.99.

MelodySusie Sweet Reverie Gel Nail Polish Collection

Watched below are all of the shades in the Sweet Reverie Collection. My favorite shade of them all is a beautiful, soft lilac color by the name of “Violet Dream”.

As soon I received this machine in the mail, I wanted to use it immediately, so don’t mind what my nails look like (I didn’t properly file or trim my cuticles first), but I wanted to show you the polish on my nails. Also, this photo was taken a few days after the nail polish was applied. No chips.. Yay!

I used the machine and the same color polish for my toenails as well (I will bear you the torture of posting a photo of my toes) and it worked out beautifully!

The MelodySusie Pro 48W Nail Dryer and all other MelodySusie products can be purchased on Amazon or at MelodySusie.com.

What’s in my makeup bag?

As a beauty blogger, I’ve tried so many different products over the years. At some points I had about 20 or more foundations at the same time, and was trying so many things and finishing none of them. Since my little break off from blogging, I’ve cut down on trying so many new things at once, and I’m finding myself repurchasing the same things over again – things that are reliable and that I love!

So, for the past several months (or more), these have been my staples!

MAC Pro Longwear Nourishing Waterproof Foundation – I’ve gone through around 3-4 tubes of this so far, and I’ve been re-purchasing this foundation as soon as I run out. It has a solid medium coverage, and it’s my go-to when I want my makeup to last on hours on end. It really does last me till the time I want to wash my face, and I don’t find that it breaks apart or separates by the end of the night. I do prefer this over MAC’s regular Pro Longwear Foundation, but I do like that one as well. ($33)NARS Tinted Moisturizer – This is my go-to day wear foundation. The formula is creamy and moisturizing and it provides an SPF of 30, which is great for when you’re out and about during the day. The coverage is light, but buildable, and evens out the skintone nicely and gives a fresh, clean look. A little expensive for a daily wearing tinted moisturizer, but for now, I’m loving it and I’m getting low on my second tube. ($44)

Estee Lauder Double Wear Concealer – It wasn’t love at first sight with this concealer, but after using it regularly, I’ve grown to love it. As I’m getting older, I find it much more difficult to find a concealer that doesn’t age me or give me the “tired eye” look, and I find that this one doesn’t accentuate dryness or fine lines. A definite winner in my book, and one that I will repurchase as soon as I run out. ($25)

Urban Decay Naked Concealer – Along with Estee Lauder Double Wear Concealer, I like adding a layer of this concealer on top before I blend the two together. These two concealers work really well as a team, and I love how light and blendable this concealer is. It’s a great one if you are looking for a pigmented concealer that doesn’t have the density or weight of a standard (heavy) concealer. I like using this concealer in a lighter shade to brighten my under eyes. ($28)

Beauty Blender – I can’t live without my beauty blender. I use it every day to apply my concealer, and I use a separate one to set my concealer with powder. It works more beautifully than any brush. ($20)

Coty Airspun Loose Face Powder – After years of hearing how good this powder is, I finally tried it upon desperation at the drugstore of needing a loose powder. For the price I didn’t care if it wasn’t going to work well, but to my surprise, I ended up loving it and it became a staple in my every day routine for setting my concealer. It doesn’t look heavy or accentuate lines and it brightens up the underlies nicely. I ended up ditching the Laura Mercier powder after noticing the heaviness of the powder was aging my under-eyes. So for now, I’m happy with Coty, and my wallet is happy too. ($7)MAC Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation– This has been a favorite of mine for years, and I love using this to add more coverage to my foundation or under-eyes to further cover any darkness. I will always have this powder in my bag. It’s just an overall great, high coverage powder. I use the shade C3 if you were wondering. ($27)

Giorgio Armani Sun Fabric Bronzer #400 – I love bronzer, and I alternate between a few different ones, but I can’t get enough of this one. The silky texture is beautiful, and it’s blendability on the skin is so light and seamless. The color is a perfect warm, golden bronze and it has a hint of luminosity that leaves my cheeks glowing. A simply beautiful luxury product. ($56)

Anastasia Beverly Hills So Hollywood Illuminator – Highlighter is another one of my favorite products, and there are a few that I love, but So Hollywood has to be my top favorite. The metallic golden glow it leaves on my cheeks can’t be beat and I love how dewy it makes my skin look. A must-have. ($28 – currently sold out online)

Clinique Nude Pop Cheek Pop Blush – A super silky, soft blush with great blendability and a seamless finish. I love blushes that you can pack on your brush and it will blend into the skin without much effort. This is one of those blushes, and I find myself reaching for it every day. It’s light, and gives just the right amount of soft color for every day wear. ($22)

Tarte Amazonian Clay Matte Eyeshadow Palette – I’m obsessed with this palette. It’s the perfect mix of every day matte neutrals for your daily needs. I use this palette every single day and haven’t reached for anything else, even at nighttime. My favorite shades in this palette are dreamer and multi-tasker – I use both of these shades to fill in my brows and smoke out my lash line, and I love using bombshell on my lash line as well. Wanderer is my go-to all-over lid color, and with all of these shades, you can really create a beautiful smokey eye or daytime look. ($45)Kat Von D Thunderstruck Metal Crush Eyeshadow– This gorgeous eyeshadow is the perfect brow and inner corner highlight shade. It’s extremely pigmented and has a high-shine finish. Even when I’m not wearing eyeshadow, I still like using a little bit of this on my eyes and it makes them appear much more awake. ($21)

Anastasia #12 Eyebrow Brush – This is hands down my favorite angled eyebrow brush. I own a few of these just incase I misplace one, because I can’t be without this brush. ($18)

MAC Girl/Boy Brow Set – After so many years this product is still my favorite tinted brow gel. I haven’t liked anything better yet. ($17)

Marc Jacobs Velvet Noir Major Volume Mascara – When I want my lashes to look thick and full as possible, I always reach for this mascara. I’m not sure how, but it makes my lashes look so long and voluminous where I don’t feel the need to wear false lashes. Although I avoid this mascara on super hot days, because It smudges after a several hours under my eyes. UGH. Otherwise this mascara is perfect. ($26)

Anastasia Beverly Hills Milkshake Liquid Lipstick – The most perfect light pink nude lip. A little goes a very long way, so I usually only apply a dot on my top and bottom lip and blend with my finger or a lip balm for a less intense soft, nude lip. ($20)

MAC Pro Longwear Lip Pencils – These have been my favorite lip pencils for quite some time now, and I felt like I haven’t had to venture out and try anything else. They apply smooth and creamy and they last far longer than any other regular lip liner I’ve used. My favorite shades are Staunchy Stylish, Etcetera and Nice ‘n’ Spicy. ($20 each)

Guerlain Pink Clip (461) Maxi Shine Lipgloss

Guerlain Pink Clip (461) Maxi Shine Lipgloss ($30, 0.25 oz) is a iridescent warm, light pink. Another light pink? I know. It’s just one of those things that is pure eye candy to me when I see it on the shelf at Sephora, and no matter how many I own, I’m always going to be craving more. So when I spotted this on the Guerlain display and swatched the buttery gloss on the back of my hand; among the 20 other product swatches that occupy my hand every trip to a makeup counter or store, I quickly shuffled through the fresh boxes behind the samples and chucked one in my basket. As simple as that.

I can say that every brand is my favorite, but Guerlain has a special place in my heart and if money grew on trees, I’d have a lot more Guerlain in my makeup stash (among all of the other high-end brands of course).

You can feel the luxury of the product upon application – it feels so silky and creamy on the lips, and it keeps my lips moisturized and feeling plump. Stickiness? Pfft.. Not even. And the sponge applicator is really nice too. It’s pretty large, flat and slanted, so it eliminates the need for continuously re-dipping the applicator for more product. Just one dip, and you’re good.

Now if it’s worth the $30 price tag, that’s completely up to you. All I know is that I’m loving this gloss, and it has righteously earned a spot in my favorites.

Swatch of Guerlain Pink Clip (461) Maxi Shine Lipgloss

Guerlain Pink Clip (461) Maxi Lipgloss on my lips

The Round-Up

Pros:

Natural light, nude pink that it suitable for every day

Sheer with one coat, medium coverage with two coats

Smooth, creamy texture

Moisturizing formula

Good lasting power

Great applicator that coats the sponge really well so you don’t have to keep re-dipping your brush for additional product

Cons:

Slight floral scent that occupies most of Guerlain products – I like it, some detest it.

Although you might not be able to tell from the photos, this lipstick has tons of shimmer. So much in fact, that you can feel the slight grittiness of the glitter on your lips during application. The finish is a creamy frost – so if you don’t like shimmery frost.. I’d skip out on this one. It’s sheer with one coat, and very buildable with additional coats. The main downside aside from the texture is that the formula has a tendency to settle in the lip lines if too much is applied, and unfortunately this color can accentuate dryness.

Aside from that, the color is beautiful and it doesn’t stop me from wearing this lipstick frequently. I think it’s a fab shade for the Summer and I think it’s a great shade for those of you who lean towards those warm, peachy-pink lipsticks – my fav!

Estee Lauder Hot Coralline Lipstick swatched

Estee Lauder Hot Coralline Lipstick on my lips

For additional swatches, you can check out the Estee Lauder website. Surprisingly, the swatches look accurate.

The Round-Up

Pros:

Very pretty shimmering warm, peachy-pink color

Sheer with one coat, and builds to opaque with additional layers

Despite the feel of the glitter, the actual formula feels nice on the lips

Cons:

Feels gritty upon application as well as a slight grittiness on the lips (common with frosty or shimmery lipsticks)

Has a tendency to highlight dryness and settle in fine lines if multiple layers are applied

Has a slight scent and taste (which might be the apricot kernel in the formula) – it doesn’t bother me but might be annoying to those who prefer unscented lip products

I wish the frost/shimmer was toned down – for those of you that don’t like frost or shimmer, this is lipstick is a no-go

MAC Pearl Blossom Beauty Powder

MAC Pearl Blossom Beauty Powder ($26, 0.35 oz) is a light, cotton-candy pink with a silvery pearl sheen. It’s very light in color and would be a wonderful soft pink blush for lighter skintones. My coloring ranges from light to medium (since I use self tanner often) and when I’m applying the product as a blush, I prefer the way it looks on me when I’m not as tan, because when I’m darker and layer this powder on my cheeks, it can look slightly pastel/chalky. I like it better on me when I’m around the MAC NC15-25 range, as it gives my skin a doll-like glow. It also looks really pretty applied on top of another blush to add a pink, pearly sheen. For darker skintones, it’s a great highlighter. It’s also versatile enough that you can even use it as an all-over dusting powder to add luminosity to the skin.

As far as the product itself, the texture is really silky and the color is sheer, but it’s easily buildable. It blends really well into the skin and even though it has a pearly (I wouldn’t really call it frosty) sheen, it doesn’t emphasize my pores.

I love the formula of MAC Beauty Powders and I find myself reaching for them often. I’m sure Pearl Blossom will be one of my go-to products!

MAC Pearl Blossom Beauty Powder swatched

MAC Pearl Blossom will only be around for a limited time and is still available online!

The Round-Up

Pros:

Sheer, but buildable color

Gives a soft doll-like pink glow to the cheeks

Suitable for lighter skintones as a blush and can work as a highlighter for deeper skintones

Soft texture that blends easily

Has the right amount of “glow” that doesn’t accentuate pores or look frosty

Great for light makeup days!

Cons:

Since the color is so light, if you apply too much product it can look chalky

MAC Angel Tinted Lipglass

MAC Angel Tinted Lipglass ($15, 0.17 oz) is a light/medium warm pink with silver micro-shimmer. It has a slightly frosty or pearl-like finish much like MAC Angel Lipstick. Although this gloss has a warm pink base, the pearly sheen neutralizes the warmness a bit, so it’s a really wearable pink that a variety of skintones can wear. I find that it suits my warm, medium skin really well.

If you aren’t familiar with MAC Lipglasses, the formula is pretty thick and sticky (not everyones cup of tea), but I don’t entirely mind it. When you apply a good coat of lip balm first, the formula feels a bit better on the lips. All of the lipglass colors differ in pigmentation, but Angel has a nice opaque coverage. It looks nice on it’s own, but I find that it sometimes has a tendency to settle in my lip lines (not horrible like some, but still notable). It also looks really nice applied over top similar colored pink lipsticks.

Overall, I really like this lipgloss and think it’s a nice color for every-day. It’s not my favorite lipgloss formula (I prefer a thinner, smoother, less goopy formula) but I really like the color, so it doesn’t bother me. Also, all MAC Lipglasses are vanilla scented, but the smell doesn’t really translate into a flavor on the lips. I actually really like the scent! I know scented lip products bother some, so I thought it was worth mentioning.

The Round-Up

Pros:

It’s a nice light-medium warm (not overly warm) pink that also can give the appearance of a neutral pink, so it caters to many different skintones – I find that it looks great on light to medium neutral or warm skintones